Mary Spencer: "I want to fight Claressa Shields." Mary Spencer is a former Olympian and a three-time world amateur champion. Fighting, in some way, shape, or form, has been a constant for the Canadian. But her manner hides it well. Thoughtful and precise with her words. A calming demeanour that hides plenty. "I always like … Continue reading Mary Spencer: “I want to fight Claressa Shields.”
Beyond The Ropes: Meg Kilroe I always remember when I first contacted Meg Kilroe about the possibility of doing an interview with her. "Yeah, I’d be interested! I’m not sure if it’s much to write about, though." That was her reply. In many ways, Kilroe did herself a disservice. Born in Franklin, Massachusetts, Kilroe started … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Meg Kilroe
Jade Burden: "I want to compete on the biggest stage, and I want to test myself." Jade Burden is no stranger to the big stage. Burden graced the 2022 Commonwealth Games, going out in the quarter-finals to the talented and now unbeaten professional Gemma Richardson. But the Isle of Man native has now turned her … Continue reading Jade Burden: “I want to compete on the biggest stage, and I want to test myself.”
Claressa Shields: "I want to fight against the best and make the biggest fights." Last month in Detroit, Lani Daniels became the latest fighter to find Claressa Shields far too good for her. The American defended her undisputed world heavyweight titles by comprehensively outpointing Daniels over ten one-sided rounds. As ever in boxing, the question … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “I want to fight against the best and make the biggest fights.”
Chantelle Cameron: "We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title." The long-running saga of the Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron rivalry will very soon have at least some kind of conclusion. The WBC has ordered Taylor to defend her WBC super-lightweight title against Cameron, who is the interim title holder and the mandatory … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title.”
Laylie Heath: "I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles." The Sunderland-born Laylie Heath is the latest female fighter to announce that she is leaving the amateur ranks to join the ever-increasing professional ranks. The four-time National champion will be a welcome addition … Continue reading Laylie Heath: “I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles.”
Will Crolla: "I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back." The AO Arena in Manchester was virtually deserted when Will Crolla was scouting his surroundings last month. Crolla looked confident. He shadowboxed a little, a fighter seemingly on the rise. An … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back.”
Charlotte Johnson: "I train every day like I am fighting for a world title anyway. When I do something, I definitely put my all into it." Charlotte Johnson doesn't have to box. A thriving career as a finance broker, Johnson has a successful life away from her sport of choice. But boxing is her passion. … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I train every day like I am fighting for a world title anyway. When I do something, I definitely put my all into it.”
Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.” By Matt Elliott The world of boxing media can be a wonderful thing at times. Being able to speak with professional athletes who pour their heart and soul into the sport … Continue reading Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.”
Mya Bushell: “Boxing keeps me disciplined." Mya Bushell was born in Bridgend in South Wales twenty years ago. A sporting life that started in rugby has now transitioned into boxing. Bushell is only two years and six fights into her boxing life, but already, she is dreaming of representing her country at the highest level … Continue reading Mya Bushell: “Boxing keeps me disciplined.”
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